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How To Do Practically Anything in
Windows 7
By Josh Smith | October 22, 2009 <http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/22/how-to-do-practically-anything-in-windows-7/> For the past month Andre, one of our knowledgeable bloggers, has been working to introduce readers to Windows 7. His very detailed and easy to follow guides cover everything from choosing what version of Windows 7 fits your needs to a guided tour of the new operating system. This post brings all of his guides to one central location so that you can learn how to do practically anything in Windows 7. Andre’s Windows 7 posts on Notebooks.com: A
Look at the Windows 7 Editions:
If you’re trying to figure out which version of Windows 7 is
right for
you this is a great place to start. This guide covers everything from
editions and versions to pricing and upgrade paths. How
to Install Windows 7: This
guide walks you through the installation process highlighting important
steps and providing pictures to guide you through installing Windows 7. How
to Upgrade to Windows 7: If
you aren’t installing from scratch then this guide is for
you. It
contains a walkthrough of an “in-place” upgrade and
information about
how to fix compatibility issues. How
to Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7:
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 brings many improvements but
it’s not as easy as an upgrade from Vista. This guide will
provide you
with tips to make it easier. Using
Windows Easy Transfer in Windows 7:
Windows Easy Transfer makes moving your files and settings from an old
computer to a new one easy. This guide walks you through how to use
Windows Easy Transfer to get your files to your windows 7 computer. A
Guided Tour of Windows 7 for New Users:
If this is your first time looking at Windows 7 than this walk through
is a must. Andre highlights the changes and helps you find out where
things have moved to in the new operating system. Using
the Improved Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows 7: Some
of the biggest changes users will notice in Windows 7 are on the
Taskbar and in the Start Menu. Check out all of the changes and how to
use them to your advantage. Using
the Windows 7 Desktop – Fun Time Savers:
This guide explores the additional time savers and
“pizzazz” that the Windows 7 Desktop brings to your
new computer. Windows
Explorer – What’s new in Windows 7:
Another area in Windows 7 that has changed significantly is Windows
Explorer. Explorer is what you see when you click on My Computer and is
generally how you interact with files on your computer. Come learn
about the refreshing cleaner look it has in Windows 7. A
Tour: Windows 7 Desktop, Windows Explorer and Control Panel:
This tour will quickly get you up to speed on some of the improvements
found in Windows 7 and give you a better understanding of how to
navigate the new operating system. Improved
Windows 7 Applets:
Come learn how the included productivity apps in Word can be used. This
guide includes a look at; the Scenic Ribbon, WordPad, Paint,
Calculator, XPS Viewer and Sticky Notes in Windows 7. Networking
Made Easy with HomeGroups in Windows 7: In
past versions of Windows setting up a home network to share files,
printers and more was an involved process. Now, with HomeGroups in
Windows 7, networking your computers is easier than ever and this guide
shows you how it’s done. Improved
Recovery Options in Windows 7:
Past versions of Windows have included the ability to use a Recovery
Console to fix some computer problems but most of the time it
didn’t
work well. Windows 7 has an improved Recovery Console that can help you
repair startup, do a System Restore, recover from backup backup and
more. Come look at these repair options in more detail. Copyright © 2009 Notebooks.com (Win7_How2Do.htm) |